Sr. Proposal Manager (6185)

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 115000 - 147000

Posted on: 28-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MetroStar Systems is seeking a growth-minded individual to complement our proposal team in Reston Virginia. As our Sr. Proposal Manager you will work with all levels of our Management Technical Leads/SMEs Pricing Contracts and Recruiting teams to manage develop and shape proposal strategies. You will coordinate the proposal preparation activities from capturing competitive and unique differentiators to ultimately crafting winning proposals.

You must have professional leadership skills including superior communication and collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to direct and orchestrate large multi-contractor team efforts. The successful candidate will need to be a flexible team leader who functions well in a tight deadline-oriented environment which includes being available to work overtime evenings and weekends to ensure a strong delivery.

We know that you cant have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

Lead and orchestrate the development of high-quality compliant and competitive proposals across six major practice areas (Human-Centered Design Applied Intelligence DevSecOps Cloud Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT) and three business units.
Drive end-to-end proposal management for large-scale proposals and support development of the teams aptitude and alignment with MetroStars business development lifecycle (BDLC).
Coach and mentor proposal contributors to strengthen team capability collaboration and consistency in applying best practices and proven processes.

What youll need to succeed:

You have 8 years of experience managing Federal government proposal development and end-to-end lifecycle processes from capture support through proposal submission.
You have 10 years of industry experience and a Bachelors degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
You have a track record of leading winning proposals for large complex or strategic opportunities in the Federal IT space.
You are skilled in developing complete concise and compliant proposals that fully address solicitation requirements and align with evaluation criteria.
You can lead diverse cross-functional teams under tight deadlines while keeping projects organized compliant and on schedule.
You have expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and SharePoint for document and version management.
You are highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to track complex moving parts across multiple concurrent bids.
You are a clear and confident communicator both written and verbal comfortable interfacing with executives technical SMEs and contributors at all levels.
You have a full understanding of Shipley Proposal Development or other proven proposal processes.
You are eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SALARY RANGE: $115000 - 147000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:

Performance-based bonuses
Company-paid training and/or certifications
Referral bonuses

To apply for this position please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Parental Leave and dependent care
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said we are big fans of our people. Thats why we offer a generous benefits package professional growth and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus check out our accolades.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex race ethnicity age national origin citizenship religion physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy family structure marital status ancestry domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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MetroStar Systems is seeking a growth-minded individual to complement our proposal team in Reston Virginia. As our Sr. Proposal Manager you will work with all levels of our Management Technical Leads/SMEs Pricing Contracts and Recruiting teams to manage develop and shape proposal strategies. You wil...

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

Lead and orchestrate the development of high-quality compliant and competitive proposals across six major practice areas (Human-Centered Design Applied Intelligence DevSecOps Cloud Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT) and three business units.
Drive end-to-end proposal management for large-scale proposals and support development of the teams aptitude and alignment with MetroStars business development lifecycle (BDLC).
Coach and mentor proposal contributors to strengthen team capability collaboration and consistency in applying best practices and proven processes.

What youll need to succeed:

You have 8 years of experience managing Federal government proposal development and end-to-end lifecycle processes from capture support through proposal submission.
You have 10 years of industry experience and a Bachelors degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
You have a track record of leading winning proposals for large complex or strategic opportunities in the Federal IT space.
You are skilled in developing complete concise and compliant proposals that fully address solicitation requirements and align with evaluation criteria.
You can lead diverse cross-functional teams under tight deadlines while keeping projects organized compliant and on schedule.
You have expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and SharePoint for document and version management.
You are highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to track complex moving parts across multiple concurrent bids.
You are a clear and confident communicator both written and verbal comfortable interfacing with executives technical SMEs and contributors at all levels.
You have a full understanding of Shipley Proposal Development or other proven proposal processes.
You are eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SALARY RANGE: $115000 - 147000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include: